Computer Science Curriculum Plan

Term

Autumn 1

Autumn 2

Spring 1

Spring 2

Summer 1

Summer 2

Topic title

E-Safety - learning to understand the dangers and pitfalls of going online. How to use technology safely and responsibly

Computer architecture – looking at binary, the hardware, the software and the peripherals that make up a computer system and how they are linked together into networks

Scratch – A first look at algorithmic thinking and problem solving using Scratch

Knowledge & Skills

Knowledge – How to be safe online, the elements that make up a PC and how they are linked together, know how to decompose a problem to be able to create a solution

Skills – Reverse image lookup, be able to recommend computer systems for different users, be able to design solutions to problems (algorithmic

Homework

2 pieces per term, either iDEA modules or module specific worksheets

Term

Autumn 1

Autumn 2

Spring 1

Spring 2

Summer 1

Summer 2

Topic title

Python – a continuation of algorithmic thinking to solve problems using input, output and conditional statements

Computer Architecture – Pt 2 – A look at the architecture of a CPU and how it executes instructions

Festival Project – Use excel to help plan your festival

Knowledge & Skills

Knowledge – Python IDLE, systems software, systems hardware, peripheral devices, Excel, PowerPoint

Skills – algorithmic thinking, developing solutions to problems, using software to solve problems

Homework

2 pieces per term, either iDEA modules or module specific worksheets

Term

Autumn 1

Autumn 2

Spring 1

Spring 2

Summer 1

Summer 2

Topic title

AI & Machine Learning – What is an AI, what does it do, how does it do it?

Photoshop – Learn how to use Photoshop and manipulate images

Next Moves – How is used and how does it impact your GCSE choices

Knowledge & Skills

Knowledge – How an AI learns and how to train it, working with images and understanding how ICT is present in all areas of life

Skills – Photoshop, working with AIs, understand how ICT functions in different environments

Homework

2 pieces per term, either iDEA modules or module specific worksheets

Term

Autumn 1

Autumn 2

Spring 1

Spring 2

Summer 1

Summer 2

Topic title

Exploring User Interface Design Principles and Project Planning Techniques

Collecting, Presenting and Interpreting Data

Knowledge & Skills

Learners will develop their understanding of what makes an effective user interface and how to effectively manage a project. They will use this understanding to plan, design and create a user interface.

Learners will understand the characteristics of data and information and how they help organisations in decision making. They will use data manipulation methods to create a dashboard to present and draw conclusions from information.

Homework

Topic related worksheets, quizzes and online tasks (iDEA). All information relating to homework will be found on EduLink and Teams

Term

Autumn 1

Autumn 2

Spring 1

Spring 2

Summer 1

Summer 2

Topic title

Exploring User Interface Design Principles and Project Planning Techniques

Collecting, Presenting and Interpreting Data

Knowledge & Skills

Knowledge – What makes an effective user interface, qualities of data, types of data, data sources

Skills – Managing a project, creating a dashboard, interpret data, present data

Homework

Topic related worksheets. All information relating to homework will be found on EduLink and Teams

Term

Autumn 1

Autumn 2

Spring 1

Spring 2

Summer 1

Summer 2

Topic title

Systems architecture, Data Representation

Networks & Algorithms

Network security systems and Software & Programming

Impacts of digital Technology

Logic & Languages

Prepare for end of year exam

Knowledge & Skills

Knowledge -  Understand and apply the fundamental principles and concepts of Computer Science, including abstraction, decomposition, logic, algorithms, and data representation. Gain understanding of the elements of Computer Architecture & Algorithmic Construction.

Skills -  Analyse problems in computational terms through practical experience of solving such problems, including designing, writing and debugging programs. Think creatively, innovatively, analytically, logically and critically. Utilising learned concepts to create system solutions. Understand the components that make up digital systems, and how they communicate with one another and with other system. Understand the impacts of digital technology to the individual and to wider society. Apply mathematical skills relevant to Computer Science.

Homework

Use worksheets quizzes for home learning. Exam questions to practice exam-answering techniques. Worksheets related to topic as well as end of unit assessments. All information relating to homework will be found on EduLink and Teams

Term

Autumn 1

Autumn 2

Spring 1

Spring 2

Summer 1

Summer 2

Topic title

Algorithms

Mock Exams

architecture

Mock Exams

Study Leave

GCSE Exams

Knowledge & Skills

Knowledge -  Understand and apply the fundamental principles and concepts of Computer Science, including abstraction, decomposition, logic, algorithms, and data representation. Gain understanding of the elements of Computer Architecture & Algorithmic Construction.

Skills -  Analyse problems in computational terms through practical experience of solving such problems, including designing, writing and debugging programs. Think creatively, innovatively, analytically, logically and critically. Utilising learned concepts to create system solutions. Understand the components that make up digital systems, and how they communicate with one another and with other system. Understand the impacts of digital technology to the individual and to wider society. Apply mathematical skills relevant to Computer Science.

Homework

Use worksheets quizzes for home learning. Exam questions to practice exam-answering techniques. Worksheets related to topic as well as end of unit assessments. All information relating to homework will be found on EduLink and Teams

Term

Autumn 1

Autumn 2

Spring 1

Spring 2

Summer 1

Summer 2

Topic title

The characteristics of contemporary processors, input, output and storage devices

Software and software development

Exchanging data

Data types, data structures and algorithms

Legal, moral, cultural and ethical issues

Elements of computational thinking

Knowledge & Skills

Components of a computer and their uses

Types of software and the different methodologies used to develop software

How data is exchanged between different systems

How data is represented and stored within different structures. Different algorithms that can be applied to these structures

The individual moral, social, ethical and cultural opportunities and risks of digital technology. Legislation surrounding the use of computers and ethical issues that can or may in the future arise from the use of computers

Homework

Topic related worksheets, quizzes and online tasks (iDEA). All information relating to homework will be found on EduLink and Teams

Term

Autumn 1

Autumn 2

Spring 1

Spring 2

Summer 1

Summer 2

Topic title

Boolean Algebra

Mock Exams/Programming

       Programming

Mock Exams

Study Leave

A Level Exams

Knowledge & Skills

Gain understanding about the internal workings of the Central Processing Unit (CPU), the exchange of data and software development, data types and legal and ethical issues. It is expected that learners will draw on this underpinning content when studying computational thinking, developing programming techniques.

Understand what is meant by computational thinking, the benefits of applying computational thinking to solving a wide variety of problems, the principles of solving problems by computational methods. Using algorithms to describe problems and being able to analyse a problem by identifying its component parts.

Homework

Topic related worksheets, quizzes and online tasks. All information relating to homework will be found on EduLink and Teams

Term

Autumn 1

Autumn 2

Spring 1

Spring 2

Summer 1

Summer 2

Topic title

Information Technology Systems

Creating systems to manage information

Knowledge & Skills

Learn about the role of computer systems and the implications of their use in personal and professional situations.

Look at the design, creation, testing and evaluation of a relational database system to manage information.

Create, manipulate and query a relational database.

Homework

Topic related worksheets, quizzes and online tasks (iDEA). All information relating to homework will be found on EduLink and Teams